Top 7 Things to do in Freetown in October 2025 (yes, we back baby!)
- Mina Bilkis
- Oct 13
- 5 min read
*cue P-Square's Bizzy Body (Remix)*
Top 7 - and the one who writes it, your humble as always blogger herself: Mina Bilkis is back!
Although to be fair, I see you all have done quite well in my absence. I've seen a few Whatsapp channels promoting events in Freetown which helps to make my task of selecting 7 events per month much easier!
I couldn't let another week of this month pass by without me writing to you all and bringing Top 7 back. People of Freetown, ah dae lek ah nor dae. Let's say 'life has been life-ing'. But it is well. I'll tell that story when I'm ready to. But for now, let's get into some activities you can get up to for the rest of this month!
October is Mental Health Awareness Month: Global Edition (World Mental Health Day was on October 10) and it is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Whatever you choose to do this month, may it honor and serve your mental health and I hope you will consider supporting a great cause that will go towards breast cancer research, awareness and funding.
Without much ado...
1.) Trivia Tuesdays 🎲
Feeling lucky?
My creative fambul dem at Inkundla Spaces host a monthly Trivia Tuesday night. Get into the games, groups and action this week at:
Date: Tuesday, October 14 2025
Venue: Mango Peak, Hillstation (adjacent St. Mary's Supermarket)
Time: 6:30 pm
Entry and participation is free, however if the spirit moves you and you're about supporting young creatives in Salone - do donate when the basket passes around.
2. Pink Evening 🩷
Support a women-led business raising funds for a cause that primarily affects women!
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Warehouse by Evoque is having a Pink Evening wherein 50% of all profits that night go to the Well Woman Clinic. What a great way to support on:
Date: Wednesday, October 15 2025
Venue: The Warehouse by Evoque, Lumley Beach Road
Time: from 6:00 pm
For more info and bookings, you can get in touch at +232 88 111 488.
3. Garden of Hope & Healing 🌱
The University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex Sierra Leone Psychiatric Teaching Hospital at Kissy calls upon the public for support.
This October in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month they are looking to create a garden to support patients, family and staff at the treatment center.
Support garnered will go towards landscaping, signage, inspiring art work, benches and flower pots that will support lives, dignity and healing of all those at the hospital.
This is a huge step forward for persons experiencing mental health challenges in Sierra Leone! 💚
For further inquiries, contact: +232 78 321 663 and +232 88 321 663.
4. She Who Builds 2025 👸🏾
Looking to convene with girl bosses and business baddies? Look no further...
She Who Builds 2025 by Evolve 232 is a gathering for women in the business, entrepreneurship, creative and innovation industries. This event has some of the baddest and inspiring women in Sierra Leone as speakers such as multimedia journalist and podcaster Antonia Howard and artist and kora player Lala Sidibe to name a few. Be a part of an intentional and inspirational event on:
Date: Saturday, October 18 2025
Venue: Sierra Palms Hotel Conference Center, Lumley Beach Road
Time: 12:00 pm
Ticket: nLe 500
Contact +232 78 385 846 for your ticket(s).
*this is a partnership post
5.) Tasso & Bunce Islands 🏝️
If you're looking for some adventure, learn more about history and be one with nature have you considered going to Tasso & Bunce Islands with Tasso Ecotourism?
Honestly, with October's bipolar weather na real adventure dis wan go be, but I do sincerely hope the weather will be in favor of those involved and invested in this trip. I visited Tasso & Bunce Islands last year on a work trip and I had a good time and I wish the same for those who visit on:
Date: Saturday, October 18 2025
Venue pick up: Kissy Ferry Terminal
Time: 9:00 am
*Fee: nLe 800/person
*This fee includes lunch, transportation and the tour guide. It excludes the entrance fee which is nLe 100 for Sierra Leonean nationals and nLe 200 to non-nationals, as well as drinks and water.
For bookings: +232 76 791 281 and +232 76 608 507
6. Mi Fos 🎭
Mi Fos by Wan Roof Theater is back after its debut months ago and is gracing us with more performances this month and for the next few months.
It is said to be a moving honest play that captures the struggle fo self and community in contemporary Sierra Leone. Hmm, it sounds like a lot of us can relate to this, I know for sure I do. To watch Mi Fos' return this month, check them out on:
Dates: Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26 2025
Venue: Barmoi Hotel, 75C Cape Road, Aberdeen
Time: show starts at 6:00 pm
Entry: Pay as you can
For bookings: +232 79 174 427
7. GBV Singing Competition 🎶
Can you sing and do you care about Gender Based Violence (GBV) issues in Sierra Leone?
Singers, composers and songwriters of Sierra Leone, your talent, creativity and heart are needed!
The European Union and Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts present a GBV singing competition. It is open to all Sierra Leoneans residing in the country - sorry Diasporans, homebase fo win am. Homebase UP! This competition is aimed towards the Sierra Leonean definition of youth: 18-35. Leh wi nor see nor 'yute man' or those gallivanting with their 'football age' in this competition o! 🤭
If you've got what it takes, what are you waiting for?
Submission closes: Friday, October 31 2025
Prizes to be won: 1st place - nLe 30,000
2nd place - nLE 20,000
3rd place - nLe 10,000
En den say moni nor dae Salone, woyooooo! Luk am pack! 😅
You can send your submissions via Whatsapp to: +232 76 111 882 or + 232 88 591 619.
Interested participants must complete the Online Registration Form and submit one video recording of themselves performing an original song on Gender Based Violence (GBV). Recordings (maximum 3 minutes) may be done with a phone or any recording device of your choice.
Good luck to all applicants!
Aaaaaand that's it folks!
Happy October.
It's good to be back.
Write to you all soon.
With love,
Mina.
ergo sum cogito
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